Protein Skimmer and lighting

[Hyphessobrycon]

Hello everyone!

I am currently beginning to gather the needed supplies to transform my freshwater 29 gallon tank into a saltwater one. I would like some input on these two products I plan to use on my tank.

1. Marineland advance series in sump skimmer
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18985
Would this skimmer be adequate for my 29 gallon tank? I plan to place in in a 10 gallon sump I will be building.

2.Odyssea MH lighting system
http://www.aquatraders.com/30in-Metal-Halide-HQI-T5-Aquarium-Light-p/54262.htm
Would this be adequate lighting for my tank to grow coral? (tank depth is 18 inches) I plan to grow beginner corals such as LPS corals and polyp colonies.

If anyone has ideas on products that would work better than these at about the same price, I would love to here your suggestions.

Thanks

 

[johnny roastbeef]

The lights are fine. I'm not a big fan of the Marineland skimmer. You can get a better skimmer for less. My suggestion would be to look at the Bubble Magus skimmers, and a NAC 3 would be perfect for you.
http://www.affordableaquaticsupplie...e=product_info&cPath=18_96_98&products_id=357

 

[FLESHY]

Good suggestion above...those MH have worked for me and others.